Purity: Ruling on the Purity of Shared Bus and Train Seats Used by Muslims and Non-Muslims

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Purity: Ruling on the Purity of Shared Bus and Train Seats Used by Muslims and Non-Muslims

English:

Question #331:

What is the rule pertaining to the bus and train seats which are used by Muslims as well as non-Muslims, and in some areas the number of non-Muslims is greater than that of Muslims. Should they be considered pure despite the knowledge that perspiration in hot weather leads to transferable wetness?

Answer #331:

Among non-Muslims, the People of the Book are ruled to be pure. In general, in respect with the things used by both non-Muslims and Muslims, they are considered pure unless their najāsah is known.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Rules of Non-Muslims